Such Iveyer, actually claiming that if she went with everyone to the capital, she would be killed by Reiger Brillhaut in an instant?
Not only did Lakyus think so, but Tia and Tina also thought the same.
But, Iveyer still provided the most unbelievable answer.
"...As I said, if you had been there, you would understand." Iveyer said softly, "Though I don’t want to believe it, the fact is I am simply no match for that human."
Everyone was struck speechless.
"...Is that still a human?"
"Could it be that he, like Iveyer, is actually not human at all?"
Tia and Tina actually spoke such words, despite the fact that Lana and Clem were present, with expressions of utter disbelief on their faces.
Usually, Iveyer would express some dissatisfaction.
Unfortunately, she was not in the mood at the moment.
"I suspect he might be someone who has inherited the bloodline of ’Players’."
Many of those present showed a blank expression at this unfamiliar term.
"They are a very special existence with either naturally powerful strength or extraordinary potential that allows them to grow stronger at an astonishing rate," Iveyer explained, "Some of them are human, and some are non-human entities, but without exception, they all possess world-altering powers, comparable even to the legendary Dragon Lords."
"For instance, the six Great Gods who once descended upon Slane Theocracy were such unique ’Players’."
"The Eight Greed Kings who in the past had defeated the dragon race and put an end to their dominion over the world were also unique ’Players’."
"Also, among the well-known Thirteen Heroes, there were those who were ’Players’."
At Iveyer’s words, Clem, who had been quietly listening, couldn’t help but speak out.
"Were there ’Players’ among the Thirteen Heroes too?"
This topic, needless to say, was of interest to Lana as well as Clem.
The Thirteen Heroes, they were arguably the most famous group of legendary figures in recent history.
It is said, around 200 years ago, a group known as the "Demon Gods" emerged in the world.
They were brutal and vicious, more evil and dark than the Eight Greed Kings who had taken personal desire to its pinnacle, and thus brought about the destruction of numerous nations and civilizations, causing tremendous catastrophe and forming a terrible disaster.
To combat these brutal and vicious Demon Gods, champions from various races, nations, and civilizations stood up and formed a coalition under the leadership of a mysterious figure, jointly fighting the Demon Gods.
Ultimately, they successfully vanquished all the Demon Gods, ending the chaos they caused and turning this Chapter of history into a legend sung by all races of the world.
Those champions who stood up from various races, nations, and civilizations came to be collectively known as the Thirteen Heroes.
Because the chaos of the Demon Gods had nearly swept across the entire continent, involving all races, nations, and civilizations, and because it occurred only 200 years ago – not too distant in the past — the deeds of the Thirteen Heroes were widely acclaimed throughout the continent, even more famous than the six Great Gods or the Eight Greed Kings.
In the Kingdom, children even play at being famous figures among the Thirteen Heroes, acting out their favorite heroes, which reflects just how well-known their deeds are.
Clem, still young and practically a teenager, was at an age when heroics held great appeal, and so he was deeply interested in the legendary tales of the Thirteen Heroes, with several figures among them whom he particularly admired.
Now, Iveyer suddenly mentioned the secret that among the Thirteen Heroes there were ’Players,’ a special kind of individual, and for Clem not to be concerned was unthinkable.
While Iveyer did not wish to disclose too much information, perhaps considering that telling such a degree of secrecy would do no greater harm, she nodded in response.
"That’s correct, there were ’Players’ among the Thirteen Heroes. That mysterious leader was one of them."
The leader of the Thirteen Heroes was, without a doubt, a topic of great interest.
However, Iveyer only mentioned it briefly and did not seem to intend to delve deeply into the subject.
"In any case, all you need to know is that there is an incredible group of beings in this world known as ’Players,’" Iveyer said. "And in this world, there are some descendants who have inherited the bloodline of these ’Players.’
"Among them, sometimes there are those who awaken powerful abilities, becoming far stronger than any other person," Iveyer continued.
"The Holy Kingdom calls such individuals godkins, and at least in their realm, those who have inherited the bloodline of the six Great Gods are referred to as such."
The implications of Iveyer’s words were understood by everyone.
"You mean to say that Reiger Brillhaut might be a godkin of the Holy Kingdom?" Lakyus asked.
"Not necessarily, he could also be someone who has inherited the bloodline of a ’Player’ other than the six Great Gods," Iveyer shook her head and said, "This is the only connection I can think of that has to do with him, otherwise it is really hard to explain how a human could possess such immense power."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell into a thoughtful silence, and after a while, they unanimously nodded, agreeing with Iveyer’s point of view.
If those so-called ’Players’ were truly that miraculous, then indeed, inheriting such a bloodline could mean becoming exceptionally powerful.
After all, even the leader of the legendary Thirteen Heroes was a ’Player,’ this special kind of being. If Reiger inherited such blood, then he wouldn’t be much different from a hero’s descendant.
The descendant of the legendary Thirteen Heroes!
Such a background would certainly fit the identity of someone so powerful.
That’s what everyone was thinking.
Only Lana suddenly spoke up,
"The Reiger Brillhaut you all are talking about, could he actually be a ’Player’ himself?"
At these words, everyone’s heart skipped a beat.
Clem looked at Lana, who had spoken such words, with a bewildered expression.
Lakyus and the others also turned their gazes towards Lana, their faces full of astonishment.
"What’s wrong? Did I say something strange?" Lana blinked and said, "I was just thinking, since that person is as strong as you say, maybe he’s not just a ’Player’s descendant. That might be oversimplifying it."
Lakyus and the others furrowed their brows and fell silent.
Lana’s words seemed simple and naive, but in fact, they pointed directly to the essence of the issue, pinpointing the core points.
Everyone took Lana’s opinions very seriously.
Because they all knew how special Renner Theiere Chardelon Ryle Vaiself, the third princess of the kingdom, was.
She was gentle and kind-hearted, holding the interests of the nation and its people in high regard, and her reputation and popularity were high among those with discernment and those who had received her favors.
For the kingdom, for the kingdom’s people, the princess had formulated many policies and initiated numerous reforms within the kingdom. Although most of these reforms were nearly negated by profit-seeking nobles, there were also successful measures that were implemented.
For example, prohibiting the sale of slaves, ensuring no more legitimate human trafficking occurred within the kingdom’s borders. That was the result of the princess’s efforts.
Therefore, the name "Golden Princess" was extremely popular both inside and outside the kingdom’s borders, leading many citizens to praise Lana sincerely, seeing her as one of the few royals who would consider the commoners and was extremely wise.
No one could ignore such a view from Lana.
At least, that was the case for Lakyus and the others.
"We can’t rule out that possibility," Iveyer finally conceded.
"It seems we really need to find an opportunity to get in touch with Reiger Brillhaut," everyone nodded seriously.
Lana did not interject further, but watched as Lakyus and the others continued the discussion about Reiger, her eyes flickering frequently.
Inside them, unnamed emotions were stirring.